For those of you new to GABF, there are 2 separate parts to the festival. There is the convention center floor, which is where brewers pour their beer to the general public. But, the real judging is done separate by the “professionals” …

So, you think you have been to a beer festival before? Maybe you went to Fremont Oktoberfest this past weekend, or maybe you even went to the Seattle International Beer Fest this summer. If you really want to go to a beer festival, get yourself to Denver in 2 weeks. …

Dive bars are not supposed to have good beer, right? Well, I guess this is not exactly a dive – but it is definitely a little unpolished compared to most good beer bars in the city. That is just fine with this beer drinker. …

Do you want to get into homebrewing, but you are not sure where to start? The American Homebrewers Association(AHA) is holding a “rally” at Elysian Brewing in Capital Hill next Saturday that will be a perfect opportunity for people to find out more about homebrewing in Seattle. …

Feel like doing a little Oktoberfest drinking this weekend, Washington style? The Washington Beer Commission is holding their 1st annual Oktoberfest at St. Edwards State Park on Lake Washington in Kenmore. There are going to be some great local brewers there, but don’t expect to find any of the big German brewers. …